36. And let it be in readiness, against the famine of seven years to come, which shall oppress Egypt, and the land shall not consumed with scarcity.
37. The counsel pleased Pharao and all his servants.
38. And he said to them: Can we find such another man, that is full of the spirit of God?
39. He said therefore to Joseph: Seeing God hath shewn thee all that thou hast said, can I find one wiser and one like unto thee?
40. Thou shalt be over my house, and at the commandment of thy mouth all the people shall obey: only in the kingly throne will I be above thee.
41. And again Pharao said to Joseph: Behold, I have appointed thee over the whole land of Egypt.